Sparta Rotterdam - NEC Nijmegen
Match preview
Sparta Rotterdam take on NEC Nijmegen in Eredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel on 6 December 2026.
The most recent match for Sparta Rotterdam was a 1-2 defeat against Excelsior, after a 3-3 draw with Utrecht before that.
The most recent match for NEC Nijmegen was a 3-1 win over PEC Zwolle, after a 0-3 defeat against Bodo/Glimt before that.
Both teams sit on 3 points: Sparta Rotterdam have conceded 2 goals in 2 matches, NEC Nijmegen 3 goals in 2 matches.
Our algorithm predicts NEC Nijmegen to win, with a probability of 55%. The full split: Sparta Rotterdam 24%, draw 21%, NEC Nijmegen 55%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
5 Sparta Rotterdam
7 Draw
2 NEC Nijmegen
7%
Over 2.5 goals
50%
Both teams scored
1.9
Goals per match
6
|
2
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
NEC Nijmegen 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam
(2025)
Goals scored all matches
1.07
0.79
Goals in home matches
1.43
1.14
Goals in away matches
0.71
0.43
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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table 2026
Eredivisie
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
AZ Alkmaar
|
12 |
PSV Eindhoven
|
10 |
Feyenoord
|
8 |
Ajax
|
7 |
GO Ahead Eagles
|
7 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
7 |
NEC Nijmegen
|
6 |
Excelsior
|
6 |
Groningen
|
6 |
Heerenveen
|
5 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
4 |
Twente
|
3 |
Telstar
|
3 |
PEC Zwolle
|
3 |
Willem II
|
1 |
ADO Den Haag
|
1 |
Utrecht
|
1 |
Cambuur
|
0 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Sparta Rotterdam — Formation: 4-2-3-1
NEC Nijmegen — Formation: 3-4-1-2
Sparta Rotterdam — Formation: 4-2-3-1
NEC Nijmegen — Formation: 3-4-1-2